Indian Army Chief Says Forces Preparing for Possible ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’
New Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that India’s armed forces are preparing for a possible “Operation Sindoor 2.0”, stressing that military readiness remains high despite the current lull in hostilities.
Speaking to news agency ANI on Saturday, Dwivedi said that “Operation Sindoor is still ongoing” and described the present situation as a “temporary ceasefire.”
Without directly naming Pakistan, the army chief said the Indian military was fully prepared to launch a new operation if required. He added that the army, air force and navy were working closely together to enhance joint operational capabilities and maintain round-the-clock readiness for future contingencies.
“The Indian Army and all three armed services are fully preparing for Operation Sindoor 2.0, should it become necessary,” Dwivedi said. “We are strengthening coordination among the services and adapting ourselves to the requirements of future warfare 24 hours a day.”
He also highlighted the changing nature of modern warfare, saying battlefields had become increasingly transparent, making it essential for forces to carefully manage deployments, operations and security measures to protect both military personnel and civilians.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply in April 2025 after a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. New Delhi blamed Islamabad for the incident, a charge Pakistan strongly denied.
In early May, India launched strikes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and parts of Punjab province under Operation Sindoor, resulting in dozens of casualties, according to Pakistani authorities.
Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, targeting Indian military installations, including air bases, aircraft and radar systems. Pakistani officials initially claimed that seven Indian fighter jets had been downed during the confrontation, later revising the figure to eight during commemorations marking one year since the operation.
The latest remarks by the Indian army chief are likely to draw attention across the region as both nuclear-armed neighbours continue to monitor the fragile security situation along their borders.
